Question of the Day

Did illegal voters swing any congressional races?

July 28—Here’s a timeline of Boston’s doomed bid to host the 2024 Summer Games.

Jan. 8 — The United States Olympic Committee selects the Hub to represent America in its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics in a decision that shocks most observers.

Jan. 9 — At a press conference with USOC officials, Mayor Martin J. Walsh vows “the most open and transparent and inclusive process in Olympic history” but rules out a referendum, and Boston 2024 refuses to release the entire bid it submitted to the USOC. Under public pressure, it eventually does.

Jan. 22 — Boston 2024, the group of power brokers behind the bid, releases details on “the most walkable games in the modern era” with a budget of $4.7 billion.

Jan. 28 — Both U.S. reps. Michael Capuano and Stephen Lynch slam plans to build a velodrome and an Olympic stadium in their districts.

March 10 — Under public pressure, Boston 2024 finally reveals that former Gov. Deval Patrick will rake in $7,500 a day as a consultant to the group. Amid an outcry, Patrick later announces he’s had a “change of heart” and will work for free.

March 13 — A poll shows support for the Boston Olympics has plunged to 44 percent.

May 21 — Boston 2024 Chairman John Fish steps down and is replaced by venture capitalist and Celts owner Stephen Pagliuca.